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Solar Maintenance Technician, Residential Energy Service

Tesla · Aurora, CO

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Technician
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Reliability
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Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Tesla (industrial) in Aurora, CO.

Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 28 other live reliability postings in Colorado.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 41%
  • Root cause 34%
  • Team leadership 31%
  • PLC 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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Responsibilities

include supporting crew leads, attending training, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Benefits include competitive pay, medical plans, 401(k), and various employee support programs. Compensation ranges from $18.29 to $33.97 per hour.

The Service Installer is an essential part of Tesla's Field Energy Operations team. Employees working in this role are leading the drive towards completing Tesla's mission-to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Service Installer, each employee is working with the latest solar technology, building relationships with team members, and completing the installation of our products safely and on time. Tesla's ideal candidate will have a passion for learning basic energy system construction, terminology, and concepts. This position is an hourly role that requires working outside in extreme environments, working at heights, and prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Supporting the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and Maintenance of Tesla's solar products
  • ◆Attending weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
  • ◆Following building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
  • ◆Assisting with routine maintenance on energy systems
  • ◆Managing time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
  • ◆Providing an exceptional customer experience to all customers

Requirements

  • ✓Experience in roof work, general construction or carpentry preferred
  • ✓Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
  • ✓Excellent problem-solving skills
  • ✓Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
  • ✓Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US
  • ✓Must be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments , perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
  • ✓Valid driver's license required

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • ✓Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • ✓Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • ✓Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • ✓Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • ✓Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • ✓401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • ✓Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • ✓Employee Assistance Program
  • ✓Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • ✓Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • ✓Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • ✓Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • ✓Tesla Babies program
  • ✓Commuter benefits
  • ✓Employee discounts and perks program

$18.29 - $33.97/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Tesla Motors is hiring a Solar Maintenance Technician for their Aurora, CO location. This role is crucial to the Field Energy Operations team, focusing on the installation and maintenance of solar products. Candidates should have experience in construction and be comfortable working at heights and in extreme environments.

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